Even Aliens Need Snacks

Author: Matthew McElligott
Publication Date: 2012
Type of Book: Science Fiction Picture Book

This picture book tells the story of a little boy who loves to cook. The only problem is that his creations are a little unique. His sister always tells him that no one would ever eat the things he cooks. So he sets up a snack stand and waits for people to come try his treats. When no one comes he decides to head inside and go to bed. Later that night he sees something outside of his window. Aliens have decided to make a stop at his snack stand before continuing their journey. The aliens all enjoy the different treats the boy makes for them. In the end the boy creates Galactic Pudding using ingredients from all the other recipes he made. None of the aliens like the pudding and the only one who eats it is his sister.

This science fiction picture book is a cute read. I thought that the drawings of the aliens were very creative. I also liked how the treats the boy made for them corresponded to how they were drawn. The illustrations of the aliens capture the readers eye because their colors stand out against the plain colored background.

I would recommend this story as a read aloud for students in any grade level. Some of the words may be too hard for younger students to read independently, but if it is used for a read aloud the whole class could enjoy the story. The teacher could use this book to introduce the genre of science fiction to the class. Students could get ideas from the book to help them create their own science fiction story.

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